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The 13 hottest summer concert tours

Beyonce and Jay Z: On The Run Tour

This summer's hottest ticket is for America's favorite couple.

Mr.
and Mrs. Carter are hitting 19 stadiums in the U.S., along with two
stadium shows in Paris. The tour is thematically centered around the duo
as criminals, and you may want to consider becoming a criminal to
afford the ticket. But it's worth it, because this is, so to speak, the
"it" concert this summer.

Dates: Now - Aug. 6

Who to go with: The whole family!

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One Direction: Where We Are Tour

The British are coming! U.K. boy band One Direction is embarking on its
biggest U.S. tour yet. Fan girls unite and prepare to lose your voices
screaming of joy!

When: Now - Oct. 5

Who to go with: Your
12-year-old cousin who recently created an unofficial 1D Instagram
account that only posts pictures of Harry Styles' hair. It's called
"hairy-styles."

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Jack White

Jack White, half of White Stripes and the unofficial Johnny Depp of
music is hopping on the tour bus to promote his recent Southern rock
album, "Lazaretto." White's set-lists include solo, White Stripes and
Raconteurs material, so if you're a fan of any or all, you'll enjoy this
show.

When: Now - Sept. 24

Who to go with: Your older brother who used to be in a garage rock band but now works in insurance.

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Katy Perry: The Prismatic Tour

The teenage dream herself is hitting the road to promote her latest
album, "Prism." Expect all the classics, like "Hot N Cold" and "I Kissed
A Girl," mixed with her fresh tracks, like "Dark Horse." Pretend like
you don't know all the words.

When: Now - Oct. 10

Who to go with: Your other 12-year-old cousin who was at girls sleep-away camp
when 1D came to town, but she still wants to see a concert.

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Justin Timberlake: 20/20 Experience Tour

Justin Timberlake has been touring non-stop since the very enjoyable
"20/20 Experience" was released, and unless "The Social Network 2"
happens, it doesn't look like he's not letting up.

Not only is
Timberlake playing solo tracks from "SexyBack" to "Rock Your Body," but
he's also bringing back *NSYNC material. Yes!

When: Now - Dec. 20

Who to go with: Not your girlfriend, she might pay more attention to Justin than to you.

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Queen with Adam Lambert

Getting the obvious out of the way, this is Queen without the late
Freddie Mercury. It will never be the same. But as far as worthy
replacements go, Adam Lambert is not bad. He can definitely sing, he's
definitely theatrical, and when you're belting out the words "Bohemian
Rhapsody," does it matter who else is singing?

When: June 19 - July 20

Who to go with: Your friend from the office who is really into "American Idol." Don't worry she's not busy.

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Arcade Fire: The Reflektor Tour

The Canadian indie rock band turned household name is touring this
summer. Expect tracks off the group's dancier, if more critically-mixed,
fourth album, "Reflektor." But don't fret, they'll play songs from
"Funeral" and "The Suburbs," too.

When: July 30 - Aug. 30

Who to go with: Your nephew who just bought a vinyl player and is finding himself.

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Skrillex: Mothership Tour

Grab your morph suits and light-up gloves, it's Skrillex. The DJ
recently released a new album, "Recess," featuring collaborations with
Diplo and Chance the Rapper. If you like EDM, this show will satisfy
your craving.

When: May 23 - July 30

Who to go with: Your grandma who secretly lives for the drop.

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Fall Out Boy & Paramore: Monumentour

It's starting to feel like 2007 again. These groups are teaming up for
an angsty, fueled-by-ramen summer tour, and we're just sorry Panic At
The Disco didn't get the memo.

When: Now - Aug. 17

Who to go with: Your cousin who got into the emo scene way too late.

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Lady Gaga: artRave Tour

Expect a lot of costumes, a lot of dramatic entrances and a lot of Gaga.
This woman has worn meat suits to award shows and showed up inside a
giant egg. This concert would probably be pretty memorable.

When: Now - Nov. 24

Who
to go with: Your niece who just applied to NYU Tisch and demanded the
whole family listen to her piano rendition of "Alejandro" last
Thanksgiving.

Sugar Ray and Smash Mouth

What says summer like Sugar Ray and Smash Mouth? Buy a ticket to their Under the Sun Tour and before
you know it you'll be singing along to "Every Morning," "Fly" and "All
Star." I need to sit down before I OD on nostalgia.

When: Now - Aug. 11

Who to go with: Your college roommates who you used to listen to these guys with, frisbee in hand.

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Counting Crows

Rounding out this list is a classic, all-American band for the whole
family. From "Mr. Jones" to "Holiday in Spain," this show would be a
summer highlight for sure. Bring a picnic blanket, sit back and enjoy!

When: Now - Aug. 17

2014
is shaping up to be an incredible summer for live shows. All tickets
can be purchased on each artists' website, so go forth and commence the
concert-going!